Why does the dryer signal a full container when it is not?
Although we use appliances every day and expect them to work flawlessly, over time, minor problems appear that can develop into more serious damage. This applies to dryers in full. This type of appliance is no longer a luxury or a fad. Many modern models of washing machines are also combined with dryers, and interest in such universal machines is constantly growing.
To ensure the best performance of your appliances, you need to watch out for the slightest signal indicating a problem in their functions. One of the errors that dryers give is a full water container. In case it is not, there are several reasons for the appearance of such a sign on the control panel. This problem is quite unpleasant, especially if the water container is not completely full or there is no liquid in it.
A possible reason for the appearance of a signal on the control panel indicating a problem with the machine's operation is in the float. It can get stuck, and this immediately signals the computer, which displays the full container sign. However, the real problem lies in the pump that pushes the water from the bottom of the dryer to the drawer. Most likely, it is clogged with moss and cannot function properly or has a fault. The signal for a full container is not hidden in the drawer that you throw away after each drying, but the problem lies below in the container with the pump that cannot push the water out.
Provided that a signal appears that prompts you to empty the water, it is best to inspect the pump. It may be defective or clogged. When the pump is clogged and the device itself does not work properly. It is necessary to carry out preventive maintenance and thoroughly clean the individual elements of the machine.
One of them is the condenser. Another possible cause of a problem with the appliance is a blockage in this part of the machine. Lint and hair can get into the pump and cause a mess there. Regular cleaning of the dryer will prevent such a problem from occurring in the future. To work properly, it needs a strong airflow.
In addition to the condenser, to ensure the smooth functioning of the dryer, it is necessary to clean its filters. There is also a subtle point, in 95% of cases you simply open the tank where the pump is, prepare a kitchen roll with paper and from there clean everything in the tank, collect everything back and the device works smoothly. This is due to the jelly that has collected around the float and does not allow it to move up or down. Accordingly, if the float rises up and cannot go down, it gives a constant signal for a full container and the pump works constantly. Which actually puts the device in error by thinking that it cannot push out the water. However, if the float is low down, it does not work, water leaks around the device and there the drama is that the pump does not receive a signal that it needs to start. In general, you can clean the pump and the float and this will solve the problem without any other interventions.
These are the main reasons for a signal that the machine's container is full, when in fact it is not:
Clogged filter |
Relocating the water tank |
Deposits from liquid detergents |
Defective water tank sensor |
Dryers have several filters. While most manufacturers of such appliances place them in easily accessible places in the machines, their location varies depending on the model. Typically, the filters are placed inside the dryer and on the bottom near the condenser. If they are clogged, then a message is displayed to empty the water. Cleaning the filter will solve this problem.
If you have already emptied the water tank and the message is still displayed, this may be due to the container being misaligned. The last time you put it in the dryer, it is possible that you did not put it in correctly or all the way and the outlet that is supposed to pour water into the drawer may have spilled around it (the dryer has special holes to collect the water in such cases) and returned it back down to the pump. Check again if the water tank is adjusted properly. If not, placing it correctly may solve the problem.
Every such device has a sensor that signals a full container. When the water level in the tank rises, a message to empty the liquid is displayed. If the sensor is defective, it may signal a full container even when it is not.
